Associate General Counsel, Office of the General Counsel - UT System Administration (Memphis)

This position is part of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), which represents The University of Tennessee, a statewide system of public higher education. This position will be primarily involved in proactively advising administrators at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), a statewide academic medical center with principal offices in Memphis, Tennessee . This position will advise on a variety of matters relating to employment law and academic, faculty, and student affairs, including but not limited to academic policies, faculty, staff, and trainees (residents and fellows), employment policies, First Amendment, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Clery Act, FERPA, ADA, and student conduct. Additionally, this position will support Graduate Medical Education across the state. Specific areas of responsibility will be determined based on University and office needs and the successful candidate’s interests and substantive background.

The position is located in Memphis, Tennessee , and much of the work will be for UTHSC. However, responsibilities of the position also will involve advising and traveling to other campuses and institutes in the University system.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities will primarily include proactively advising administrators at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), a statewide academic medical center with principal offices in Memphis, Tennessee. This position will advise on a variety of matters relating to employment law and academic, faculty, and student affairs, including but not limited to academic policies, faculty, staff, and trainees (residents and fellows), employment policies, First Amendment, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Clery Act, FERPA, ADA, and student conduct. Additionally, this position will support Graduate Medical Education across the state.

Provides work direction to assigned paralegal or legal secretary, and law clerks.

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; Tennessee law license or eligibility for Tennessee license; five (5) years of civil practice experience in a law firm or in a corporate, higher education, or government legal office; record of outstanding achievements as a practicing attorney; excellent academic record; exceptional analytical, problem-solving, diplomatic, and oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple, demanding tasks; demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a highly collegial and high-performing environment; highly versatile set of legal skills; pragmatic and objective business acumen and ability to recognize the broader consequences of legal advice; ability to perceive and explain to non-lawyers the practical application of law and policy in complex situations; high degree of personal integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to accountability; initiative and intellectual curiosity .

Preferred Qualifications: More than ten (10) years of experience in the practice of law; litigation experience; higher education experience.

Pay Scale Type: Market Range 20, with salary negotiable, within budgetary parameters, based on qualifications and experience.

Materials Required for Consideration: Letter of application, resume, and three references knowledgeable of applicant’s legal skills and experience. For complete position information and to access the online application, please visit:

Application Process
For full consideration, applications should be accompanied by a letter of interest, a resume, and three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Benefits
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits and much more. Additionally, Tennessee residents do not pay a state income tax. For more information on the University of Tennessee’s benefits, visit https://hr.tennessee.edu/benefits/